Quirina Orozco, West Sacramento City Councilmember

06/23/2026

Congratulations to Yolo County District Attorney Melinda Aiello who was appointed unanimously today by our Yolo County Board of Supervisors. She makes history today as our county’s first female District Attorney!

06/01/2026

Applications are due soon!

⏰ Time is running out! Applications for the 5th and final Rock the Block West Sacramento are closing soon! Homeowners in Bryte Broderick and the expanded West Sacramento focus area have until this Friday, June 5, to apply for exterior home repairs through Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento. 🏡💚

Selected homeowners may receive repairs and improvements that enhance safety, preserve affordable homeownership and help strengthen the community.

Don’t miss this final opportunity to partner with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento and invest in your home and neighborhood before applications close.

🔗 Learn more and apply at: habitatgreatersac.org/rockwestsac

Rock the Block West Sacramento 2026 is presented by City of West Sacramento, Government and Wells Fargo

06/01/2026

Natomas was alive this past weekend as I joined my friend Councilwoman Lisa Kaplan to walk precincts and get to know voters.

Huge support for her re-election campaign because she gets things done in Natomas.

I encourage all of our Natomas friends to vote Lisa Kaplan!

05/28/2026

Sacramento’s MLB expansion campaign is officially underway ⚾🌉

Regional leaders and investors are making the case that Sacramento belongs in the big leagues, with a shovel-ready 50-acre site in City of West Sacramento, Government, nearly $2 billion in proposed public-private funding, and a vision for a new mixed-use district surrounding a future ballpark.

The Sacramento Pitch brings together business leaders, local governments and investors with one goal: making Sacramento impossible for MLB to ignore as the league eyes expansion by 2029.

As the largest U.S. market with only one permanent Big 5 professional team, Sacramento’s momentum, growth and baseball history are all part of the pitch.

“People have been sleeping on Sacramento.” Maybe not for much longer. 💪

Read more from Evan Drellich at The Athletic: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7314438/2026/05/28/sacramento-mlb-expansion-team-efforts/

05/26/2026

A brilliant friend and servant to our West Sac community.

Barry, your vibrance and love for our mighty little city will be greatly missed.

The West Sacramento Police Department mourns the passing of former Chief Barry Kalar, the first Chief of Police for our department and a respected leader whose influence helped shape the foundation of policing in our community.

Chief Kalar’s dedication to public service extended far beyond law enforcement. In addition to his distinguished career, he was an active member of the local Rotary as well as an Adjunct Professor of Administration of Justice. He remained committed to serving and strengthening the West Sacramento community and beyond throughout his life.

We are sincerely grateful for the impact Chief Kalar had on the law enforcement profession, our department, and the many people he mentored and inspired over the years.
Our thoughts and condolences are with Chief Kalar’s family, friends, former colleagues, and all who knew him. His legacy of leadership and service will not be forgotten, and he will be sorely missed.

04/10/2026

I am a woman who lives with one kidney following a kidney cancer diagnosis. Thankfully, the cancer only took one and left me one other.

Today, my friend Kyla is battling as her kidneys fail to function.

I’m doing what I can to show up for her now by helping find a living donor. If you’re open to learning more (or even just sharing) please take a moment to visit her page:

https://nkr.org/RER245

You don’t have to be a match to help. And even sharing this could connect her to the right person.

Thank you for reading, sharing, and keeping Kyla in your thoughts and prayers. 🙏

Kyla Aquino Irving is seeking a living kidney donor. Paired exchange may allow you to help even if you’re not a direct match. Confidential screening takes only a few minutes.

04/06/2026

Clean out your closets and join us for West Sacramento’s First Annual Clothing Swap!

Taylor Jans, one local West Sac’s finest young students, is creating this amazing event for folks who wish to bring new and gently used clothing items and exchange for attire if their choice.

All are welcome to attend!

LENISE’S CAFE
3150 Jefferson Blvd
Saturday, April 25th
10-3pm

Grab some friends and share the details so we can have a phenomenal clothing swap! All remaining clothing will be donated to local nonprofits!

04/01/2026

See you this Saturday for West Sac’s Annual Earth Day!

🌎🌸 Celebrate spring & give back to the planet with us!

Join us on Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Bryte Park for the 13th Annual West Sacramento Earth Day & Spring Celebration — a FREE, family-friendly event full of fun, learning, and community connection.

🎉 Here’s what you can expect:
🌮 Free tacos (first 50 guests!)
🎟️ Raffles + ticket giveaways (A’s, River Cats & Sacramento Republic FC)
🎶 Live music, activities & giveaways
🛍️ Local vendors & handmade goods
🎨 Kids arts, crafts & Spring Egg Hunt 🐣
🌱 Sustainability tips, compost, recycle bins & more

🏡 Be sure to stop by the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento booth! We’ll be sharing resources on home repair programs for West Sacramento residents — including energy-efficient upgrades, critical repairs, and ways to stay safely in your home.

Bring your friends, family, and neighbors — and come learn, play, shop, eat, and celebrate our planet together 💚

Learn More at https://recyclingfun.org/